Trade Union for Art and Culture Professionals TAKU advocates for a better working life!

Our mission is to develop working life in art and culture, make the fields more appreciated, and advocate for the good of the sector. We support our members at all stages of their working lives, provide services and bring experts together.

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june, 2025

16jun11:0012:15Launch for "A New Workbook for Navigating a Creative Career"

24jun10:3012:00DEI vai ei? Tasa-arvon ja yhdenvertaisuuden tilanne maailmalla ja SuomessaHelsinki Pride -viikon työelämätapahtuma

26jun12:0012:50Miksi asiantuntija uupuu?Keskustelu Suomi Areenassa

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New salary recommendations and terms of employment in the art and culture sector 2025-2027

28.5.2025

Launch for ”A New Workbook for Navigating a Creative Career” June 16th

27.5.2025

TAKUtuki prize 2025 has been awarded

23.5.2025

Launch for ”A New Workbook for Navigating a Creative Career” June 16th

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Are you a creative professional looking for a way to develop a better career?
We invite you to take advantage of the new creative industry career workbook.

TAKUtuki prize 2025 has been awarded

TAKUtuki prize 2025 has been awarded to two final theses done by TAKU’s student members Tuulia Leinonen and Emmi Keski-Nikkola.

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Career stories

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New salary recommendations and terms of employment in the art and culture sector 2025-2027

Those with a degree in cultural production or a master’s/ bachelor’s degree in history, literature and cultural studies can apply our (private sectors) salary recommendations. Updated employment terms for art and culture sector are also available. New recommendations are valid from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.

The uncertainty of continuing to work is weighing on the arts, culture and events professionals

Whats up in the working life of arts and culture professionals? Read first results of our member survey.

Member services and benefits

TAKU provides support and professional counselling for its’ members in different situations – but also numerous member benefits, most of which are available to you as soon as you join.

Specialist in the art and culture sector: are you being paid at least the minimum TAKU-recommended salary?

See the TAKU’s salary recommendations for cultural producers (with degrees from a university of applied sciences) and holders of master’s and bachelor’s degrees in arts, history, literature and cultural subjects.

Recommendations and Guides

Check the art and culture sector minimum salary recommendations, employment term guides and other work contract related materials.

Employment contract checklist

An employment contract may be made orally, electronically or manually. A written employment contract is always recommended to prevent disputes later on.

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